Author | : Nancy Coffelt |
Publisher | : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
Total Pages | : 30 |
Release | : 2008-12-14 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 0316055212 |
Told from the point of view of a young child whose parents are divorced, Fred Stays with Me follows a girl and her dog, Fred, from one parent's house to the other's, giving her a sense of continuity and stability. With a simple text and childlike language, the story expresses and addresses a child's concerns, highlights the friendship between child and pet, presents a common ground for the parents, and resolves conflict in a positive way. Tricia Tusa's charming and whimsical artwork adds a light, happy feel to this poignant--but not overly sentimental--story.